Al-Nassr comes back against Al-Ettifaq after Postecoglou subs Ronaldo at half-time

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Al-Nassr comes back against Al-Ettifaq after Postecoglou subs Ronaldo at half-time
Summary

Al-Nassr rallied from a two-goal deficit against Al-Ettifaq, securing a dramatic win after manager Ange Postecoglou substituted Cristiano Ronaldo at half-time. Al-Nassr, who played with ten men after goalkeeper Bento was red-carded in the 12th minute, found themselves down 2-0 at the break. The second half saw Sadio Mane and Abdulelah Al Amri score within three minutes to level the match, with Mane later netting the winner in added time. The victory marks Al-Nassr's third consecutive win, allowing them to take the top position in the Saudi Pro League standings.

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  • Al-Nassr trailed 2-0 at half-time with a red card for Bento.
  • Ronaldo was substituted at the break after a frustrating first half.
  • Mane and Al Amri scored to equalize late in the match.
  • Mane secured the win for Al-Nassr in added time.
  • Al-Nassr remains unbeaten in the Saudi Pro League this season.
Latest Updates
  • 12:53 PMESPN SoccerRonaldo subbed at HT, Al Nassr win from 2-0 down
  • 10:33 AMBBC SportPostecoglou subs off Ronaldo to spark dramatic Al-Nassr comeback
What they're saying
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Cristiano Ronaldo was substituted at half-time by Ange Postecoglou but watched 10-man Al Nassr turn a two-goal deficit into victory on Tuesday night.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is taken off at half-time with his 10-man Al-Nassr side 2-0 down - but they fight back to seal a dramatic win over Al-Ettifaq.

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